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Slump in IT & retail turn job seekers to new sectors

Updated on Mar 28, 2009 09:23 pm IST

India's traditionally large employers - information technology and retail have cut down on hiring because of the economic slowdown. But newer sectors, like renewable energy and power are attracting professionals. India's IT sector - once flush with fat salaries and an expanding workforce, is facing wage cuts, and layoffs. Even retail, which was growing 30% annually till last year, is facing a slump.

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